Many of the places to stay in Memphis, Tennessee are clustered around downtown and Beale Street. One recent exception is The Memphian, a stylish Marriott Tribute Portfolio property in the Overton Square area of Midtown, which opened in 2021. It's not far from the Levitt Shell, an amphitheater where a young Elvis Presley performed. Rooms at The Memphian Whereas the lobby … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Memphian
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Essential Tips for Navigating Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport is the airline hub for Nashville, Tennessee. The first airport in the city, Hampton Field, operated until 1921, followed by Blackwood Field, which was in use until 1928. Nashville's municipal airport was established in 1937 as Berry Field, which is where the airport code BNA comes from. It was an early WPA project. The current terminal was … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Navigating Nashville International Airport
7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee is known for its music history, but the city has played a much larger role in American history than you might think. The US Colored Troops fought heroically at the Battle of Nashville. The African American residents fought for equality with sit-ins and bus boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement. They contributed influences to American music and … [Read more...] about 7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
It's nice to think we've gotten to a point where everything is "back to normal," but that just isn't the case. Variants are on the rise but travel hasn't slowed by any means. The last two years have been challenging for the travel industry (and website owners like me!) but I feel hopeful that things are turning around. Now is a great time to support the small towns and … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
Like the states of Georgia, Virginia, and Arkansas, Tennessee has left an impact on American history as the home of three past presidents. History buffs should plan their own trip around the Volunteer State to see where past great leaders have walked before the next election! Andrew Jackson, 7th Born March 15, 1767 on the border between North and South Carolina, Andrew … [Read more...] about Tennessee’s Presidential Landmarks
